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Study with us at the Department of Informatics

Computer science is the science behind any software, from computer programs, mobile apps and games, to major IT systems, databases and web portals.

With a wide range of study programs, competitive PhD positions and seven recognized research groups, you have many opportunities at the Department of Informatics at UiB. Graduates from us are highly sought after in the labor market, and we prepare our graduates for highly diverse careers in ICT, finance, media and academia. Did you start your computer science studies outside of Norway? We have several options for you to be a student of our department or to start a research career with us.

Learn more about our bachelor, master and PhD programs or our exchange programs.

Here you can find admission information on how to apply to the University of Bergen.

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Election of members to the department council at The Department of Informatics

In 2024, we are electing new representatives for the department council. Students and temporary staff are encouraged to submit nominees now.

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Sushma Grellscheid (Head of Node) and Korbinian Bösl (RDM coordinator)

Norwegian Life Sciences Infrastructures announce strategic agreement for establishing long-term collaboration on the management of research data.

On the 13.11.2023, nine Life Science Research Infrastructure programs in Norway signed an agreement for establishing a long-term collaboration aiming to revolutionise the management and exchange of life science data in Norway

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MikeFest attendees standing in break area

Week-long honor for FPT pioneer Mike Fellows

Last week, the FPT Fest took place in honor of Mike Fellows; distinguished computer scientist and emeritus of The Department of Informatics.

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UiB to host a JavaScript language committee meeting

Department of Informatics will host the 97th Plenary Meeting of Technical Committee 39 of ECMA International, the standardizing body for the JavaScript programming language.

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Miriyam Khan at the Alan Turing Institute

Gaining valuable knowledge from world-leading researchers

NORA Research School provides exchange opportunities for PhD students in AI related fields. Mariyam Khan just arrived at The Alan Turing Institute in London for a six-month research stay.

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Learn more about our Bachelor, MasterPhD and Exchange programs.

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Best ICT Institute in Norway

Rated by the Research Council of Norway in 2012

Best Master's Programme in Scientific and Technical Subjects

Rated by Studiebarometeret in 2015

Best Master's Programme in Information and Computer Technology

Rated by Studiebarometeret in 2016